Suddenly, Discord and Sunset Shimmer appeared in Ponyville. It was covered in snow and was decorated.
"What are we doing here," Sunset Shimmer asked. "I never came back to Equestria after Twilight changed me."
"This isn't the past, kid," Discord said. "This is the present. It's currently 11:00. I'm showing you this."
"Well, why am I here," Sunset Shimmer asked. "What does this have to do with me?"
"Look behind you," Discord said spinning the girl around.
Sunset Shimmer was amazed when she saw a large castle with a reflective outside.
"What... What's this place," Sunset Shimmer asked.
"This is Princess Twilight's castle," Discord said. "Twilight has to live here ever since her library was destroyed. Don't ask. The point is, she's celebrating Hearth's Warming Eve here... with her friends and family."
The two entered the castle through the walls and saw Princess Twilight Sparkle, Spike, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy, Shining Armor, and the princesses were in the throne room. Decorations were set up and everyone was at the center around a fire.
"Are you showing me all this because you're trying to rub other ponies' holidays in my face," Sunset Shimmer asked.
"Shut up and watch the show," Discord said.
"Happy Hearth's Warming Eve, every pony," Twilight declared.
"Yeah," Fluttershy said. "Too bad Discord's missing it."
"Aw, they do care," Discord said.
"Where is Discord anyway," Rainbow Dash said. "He better not be up to anything..."
"Discord is right where he should be," Princess Celestia said. "Do not worry, he will be with us before morning."
Discord put his lion paw on his mouth and began to chuckle. Sunset Shimmer rolled her eyes and faced the purple alicorn.
"I've been thinking," Twilight said. "How does anyone else celebrate the holidays? Discord? Derpy? Lyra? Sunset Shimmer?"
At that last name, Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, and Princess Cadence stopped and looked at each other. Sunset Shimmer widened her eyes.
"Twilight, I doubt Sunset Shimmer celebrates anyway," Princess Celestia said.
"They don't have Hearth's Warming Eve at the human world," Rainbow Dash asked.
"Actually, there, they call it Christmas," Princess Celestia said. "But that's beside the point. Back when she was taught by me, Sunset Shimmer barely celebrated Hearth's Warming Eve because she didn't have anyone to be with her. All she wanted was for her father to visit, but he was always busy in his work. I tried reaching out to her, but she kept shutting me out. She would usually stay in her room until the end of the day."
"Sorry to hear that," Twilight said. "I didn't know. Well, whatever she's doing right now, I hope she realizes that we are willing to help her out anyway we could because we're her friends."
"Oh, Twilight," Sunset Shimmer said. "I think I do know."
"What part of 'they can't see you' do you not understand," Discord said. "Besides, you didn't say that when your human friends tried to help you, did you?"
"That... Uh..." Sunset Shimmer tried to say.
"I thought not," Discord said. "Well, let's see what they thought of your freak-out earlier."
Suddenly, the scene changed to the Canterlot High gym. Discord and Sunset Shimmer looked and saw the student body around a lantern.
"What are they doing here," Sunset Shimmer asked. "School's closed. Shouldn't they be at home?"
"There's a terrible blizzard out there," Discord explained. "They couldn't get from your home to theirs in such a terrible storm, so they had to get in here quickly. Anyway, enjoy this."
The two went in closer to the crowd.
"Well, guess we're stuck here until the blizzard clears," Rarity said.
"Yeah," Fluttershy said.
"I'm sorry, everyone," Flash Sentry said. "This is all my fault. If I hadn't broken up with Sunset Shimmer..."
"Then you would've been seperated from your friends and miserable," Rainbow Dash said. "Flash, no one blames you or anyone for what happened. You can't beat yourself up about it."
Discord materialized a metal torch and swung it to Sunset Shimmer's head. The impact sent sparkles out of it. Sunset Shimmer rubbed her head and continued watching.
"Yeah," Pinkie Pie said. "The only thing you can beat yourself up for is when the voices in your head wanted a piece of the cake but you go 'nuh-uh, this is my cake' AND SUDDENLY, THERE'S A GRUDGE MATCH WHERE ONLY ONE VOICE IS LEFT ALIVE!!! We've all been there."
"Thanks... I think," Flash Sentry said. He pulled out his guitar and started to strum the strings.
"You know," Pipsqueak said, "I think it's sad how Sunset Shimmer isn't having any friends with her right now. Since it's Christmas, should we get a gift for her?"
"We don't need to get one, Pipsqueak," Applejack said. "We've already got a gift for her."
"What," Sunset Shimmer gasped. "But... But I specifically told them..."
"Not to get involved with your holiday traditions," Discord asked. "They know that, but if you stopped being a Scrooge and opened your eyes, you'll see so many kids sacrificing so much just to make you happy. Just watch."
Some of the other students started to play instruments matching Flash Sentry's strumming. Sunset Shimmer and Discord listened to his song.
"This seems extraordinary
Joyful and merry
And whenever I look, I see a light
The stars are shining
In perfect timing
This Christmas Eve night
When push comes to shove
What do we do
When push comes to shove
How else could we possibly feel
When push comes to shove
Can happiness be real
The snow is falling
Nighttime is calling
Come morning, everyone should celebrate
If you don't make
A wish before you wake
The sun will shine and it will be too late
When push comes to shove
What do we do
When push comes to shove
How else could we possibly feel
When push comes to shove
Can happiness be real
Come and follow me
There's something else out there
Open your eyes and see
The happiness out in the air
When push comes to shove
What do we have
When push comes to shove
What can make ammends
It will be broken without those with you
When push comes to shove
We'll need our friends
We'll need our friiiiiiiieeeeeends"
"He... He's right," Sunset Shimmer said. "If I'm not happy, no one else is happy. Discord, I'm sorry I yelled at you before. Is there anyplace else you have to take me? I'm ready for anything."
"Are you sure, red," Discord asked. "You may not like what you find."
"I don't care," Sunset Shimmer responded. "I'm ready."
"All right, kid," Discord said. "The first trip showed us your reason for hating Christmas. The second trip showed us what your friends think of your actions. Now, in order to make sure you've changed, we have to see... the consequences."